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Hyundai Veloster N VIN Check

NHTSA holds 62 owner complaints on the Hyundai Veloster N from 24 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 2.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 62 complaints · 24 runs · 2019–2022 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Veloster N run is KMHT36AH3NU (2022 builds) with 6 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Lane departure problems make up 42% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for Veloster N model years 2019–2022.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Veloster N has 24 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 35% of every Veloster N complaint on file.

FIG.01·Hyundai Veloster N — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHT36AH3NU••••••20226——
KMHT36AH6NU••••••20224——
KMHT36AHXNU••••••20224——
KMHT36AH9NU••••••20224——
KMHT36AH4NU••••••20224——
KMHT36AH0NU••••••20224——
KMHT36AH0MU••••••20214—1
KMHT36AH5NU••••••20223——
KMHT36AH9MU••••••202131—
KMHT36AH1NU••••••20223——
KMHT36AH3MU••••••20213——
KMHT36AH8MU••••••20213——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 12 Veloster N runs has 3 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Veloster N the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2021 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Hyundai Veloster N — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20223.43711—
20212.31881
20191.343—
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2022 at 3.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.3. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 42% of everything Hyundai Veloster N owners report: Lane Departure, 38 of 62 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Hyundai Veloster N — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Lane Departure38——
Steering28——
Electrical System7——
Power Train6——
Engine4——
Fuel/propulsion System3——
Service Brakes2——
Forward Collision Avoidance2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Veloster N; the 2 below cover build years 2019 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Hyundai Veloster N — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module2019–2022
22V746000Power Train:automatic Transmission2021–2022
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

24V528000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2019: 5 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 62 reports on the Hyundai Veloster N, 1.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Hyundai Veloster N — complaint severity
OutcomeHyundai Veloster NAll vehicles
Complaints filed621,116,631
Involved a crash1 (1.6%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.6%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,047
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 72% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Hyundai Veloster N share of that is 62 complaints over 24 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Hyundai Veloster N
Recalls6 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems98 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space20 cu ftInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2019–2022

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Hyundai Veloster N VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 62 NHTSA complaints from 24 Veloster N runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Veloster N production run has the most complaints?

KMHT36AH3NU, a 2022 build, with 6 complaints. The typical Veloster N run has 2.6.

Which Veloster N years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 3.4 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.3.

How many Veloster N complaints involve a crash?

1.6% of 62 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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